Toothbrush holder



May 25 1926.

l J. V. SCOTT TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER Filed sept. a, 1922 Patented May 25, 1926.

UNITED STATES JAMES 'VINTON SCOTT, 0F SHANGHAI, CHINA.

TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER.

Application led September 8, 1922. Serial No. 586,812.

This invention relates particularly to a sanitary tooth brush holder; and the primary object is to provide a device of this character which is well adapted to its purpose, which can be cheaply manufactured, and which is highly convenient in use.

The improved device is illust-rated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawings, in which- ,y

Figure 1 represents an elevational view of the improved tooth brush holder with a tooth brush'supported thereby; Fig. 2, a vertical sectional view of the device, the tooth brush being. shown in elevation; Fig. 3, an edge elevational view of the device with the tooth brush in place; Fig. 4, a horizontal sectional view taken as indicated on line 4 ot' Fig. 1; Fig. 5. a bottom plan view of the tooth brush holder, and Fig. 6 is a partial section showing a modified form o'l' holder.

I n the construction illustrated, A repre` sents an elongated holder, or container, which has a closed upper end and an open lower end; A', a lining of absorbent material, such as cotton paper or other-suitable fabric; and A2, a detachable cap or,closure for the lower end of the container, said cap being of a suitable elastic or resilient material, such as India rubber.

.The container A may be of any suitabley material. Preferably, it is com-posed of rust-prooi metal, although it may be molded or formed from any suitable material. The container preferabl is of the oval cross section illustrated in `ig. 4. The container is made perforate to` lpermit evaporation to occur. This prefera ly is accomplished by providing open work sides for the container. Thus, as shown, the` metal is cut away as indicated at points 1, forming a suitable design, which leaves the device of pleasing appearance and suitably strong. The holder` is preferably providedat its upper end with a perforate lug or eye 2. This enables the device to be hung upon a hook or nail, if desired.

.The lining A may be provided in tubular form and inserted in the container; or the lining may be in sections or strips which may be inserted. The lining covers'the perforations in the container, but permits evaporation from the interior.

B represents a tooth brush.

The cap, or closure A2, is provided with a resilient upturned flange 3 which embraces the lower end of the container and is provided with a flexible resilient bottom wail 3a, which is provided with a slot 3b adapted to accommodate the handle of the tooth, brush, and with a slit 3, which intersects the slot il". The tooth brush may be forcibly inserted or withdrawn. the flaps formed by slitting the bottom wall of the cap yielding to permit the bristles of the brush to pass through. The slot is of sutiiciently small dimensions to hug the walls of the handle when` the tooth brush is in theinserted position.

In Fig. (i is shown a modification, which if desired may be made the preferred embodiment. This consists` of a. cap 4 hingedlv mounted at 5 to the holder A which has a flange A3 over which the linger 4 snaps for retaining the cap in closed position. This cap carries a flexible resilient bottom wall 4l which is held between the flange 4 and a retaining ring 4d. This bottom wall is slotted as before in any desired manner to receive and retain a tooth brush.

In practice, the absorbent lining or pad A has applied thereto a suitable antiseptic compound Vso that athoroughly sanitary condition will be preserved. In the use of the device, it frequently happens that the brush is inserted while it is still wet. The improved device enables evaporation to take place through the absorbent lining, thereby tending to maintain the best sanitary conditions.

The container may be formed in one piece; or it may be formed by stamping the case in two longitudinal sections and brazing them together. In any event., the container is virtually ol integral formation. lVhen necessary or desirable, the cap can be removed from the lower end of the container and the lining may then be withdrawn and replaced by a fresh lining.

The improved device may readily be carried in a toilet case without removing the tooth brush from the container.

The foregoing detailed description has been given for clearncss of understanding only, and no unnecessary limitations should be understood therefrom.

Vv'hat I regard as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A tooth brush holder comprising an elongated tubular container having a. closed end and an open end, said container being provided with perforations in the tubulaiuna I llO portion, a lining of absorbent material covering the entire internal surface of said tubular portion, and a cap applied to the open end ot' said container and having a slitted, 5 flexible, resilient wall adapted to enable a tooth brush to 'be inserted or Withdrawn.

2. A tooth brush holder comprising an elongated container havig a closed end and v 1,586,3sa

an open end, Said container being provided with perforations, a lining of absorbent material in said container, and a cap hingedly secured to the open end of said containerI and having a slitted flexible, resilient Wall adapted to enable a tooth brush to be inserted or withdrawn.

JAMES VINTON SCOTT. 

